2010 Kia Cee'd vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Cee'd. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Cee'd would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 316 kg more than 2010 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Kia Cee'd 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Kia Chevrolet
Model Cee'd Camaro
Year Released 2010 2012
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1396 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 323 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 137 Nm 376 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1399 kg 1715 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4836 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1918 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1377 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2852 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 72 L


 

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